BRUSCHETTA WITH GOAT CHEESE, ROASTED PEPPER, AND BASIL

Bruschetta with Goat Cheese, Roasted Pepper, and Basil image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large red bell pepper
4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature (about 1 cup)
4 3/4-inch-thick slices country bread, halved, toasted or grilled
16 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Char bell pepper over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed pepper; cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
Spread goat cheese on toasts. Top with red pepper strips. Place bruschetta on baking sheet. Bake until warm, about 5 minutes. Top each toast with 2 basil leaves and serve.

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